Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS35

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS35, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GF8 was launched 2 years after the ZS35 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GF8 grades against the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 provides exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GF8 and the ZS35.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and ZS35 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and ZS35.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The GF8 features the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The more modern GF8 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.